Many gestures that were considered de rigeur for well-bred people a generation ago seem to have been lost in today’s world of “just do what feels right.” To paraphrase Miss Manners, that well known icon of appropriate behavior, this is a load of hogwash dreamed up by people too lazy or too foolish to take […]
Your parents never had to contend with all the resume details that you do, but then on the other hand, they never had the ability to apply for jobs online, either. Because online job searches are so prevalent today, it’s vital that your graduate resume contains those keywords that the employers you hope will hire […]
The federal job application process is much different than applying for a position in the private sector. When you apply for a federal job, there are specific requirements and you must use a different type of resume than when you seek private employment. The first place to go when you are looking for a federal […]
It Contains Important Information for a Federal Job Application When you are applying for a federal position, it is necessary to carefully read the posted vacancy announcement because it contains important information about requirements for your federal job application. Each federal position posted has different specifications for submitting your resume and qualifications and it is […]
The Length of Your Resume is Not a Critical Factor – Long Can be OK if you Have the Qualifications to Justify It Though professional resume writers generally advise keeping resumes to a brief one or two pages, executive resumes are an exception to this rule. Why? Because an executive may well have far more […]
It Takes Skill, Experience and a Killer Resume Securing a desirable SES federal position can be difficult in such a competitive job market. SES federal jobs are executive level positions that offer outstanding pay and benefits along with job security and there are no shortage of applicants for this viable government positions. To qualify for […]
Letting Your Level of Professionalism Shine After the Interview Okay… your resume got you called in for an interview, and you think you presented yourself in a great light. Do you simply walk out and wait to hear about whether or not you got the job? Not if you’re interested in coming across as a […]
Do you really want to land that seemingly elusive interview for a coveted federal position? Your federal resume must be focused, succinct and potent if you want to gain the attention of interviewers holding hundreds of other resumes for one government position. The size of the federal government is continually increasing, as evidenced by the […]
Can a GS-7 apply for a GS-13 government job position? Consider that GS-5 and GS-7 are the entry level positions available in the Federal government and that a GS-13 position marks the beginning of senior management. To qualify for a GS-7 position, you should have completed your bachelors degree or 24 hours of related coursework […]
There is a new curve ball in federal government applications – self-assessment questions. Just when you though you mastered the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA statements), now you are also required to complete self-assessment questions for many coveted federal government positions. Self-assessment questions are actually intended to simply the process of applying for a federal […]